Michelle Bennett, PA-C
Brief History
After working in primary care for six years, Ms. Bennett joined Urology Associates in March 2008. She was born in Evansville, Indiana but lived in Marietta during her childhood.
Professional Certifications:
State of Georgia Physician Assistant License
State of North Carolina Physician Assistant License
NCCPA Board Certification
ACLS
Degrees:
Master of Science in Health Science
Physician Assistant certification
George Washington University, 2001; Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in Dance Education
University of Georgia, 1998; Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations:
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
American Academy of Physician Assistants(AAPA) member
Sheri Chazen, PA-C
Ms. Chazen has been employed at Urology Associates since October 2003. She is a native of Williamsville, New York, a suburb north of Buffalo, New York. She moved to Atlanta after finishing her Physician Assistant degree from D'Youville College in 2002. Prior to becoming a PA, she spent seven years as an analytical polymer chemist, where she worked primarily as a reverse engineer for a thermal transfer ribbon company in Amherst, New York.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant
D'Youville College, 2002, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry, minor in chemistry
SUNY College at Buffalo 1996, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
SUNY Buffalo, 1996, Cum Laude
Professional Certifications:
State of Georgia Physician Assistant License
NCCPA Board Certification
NCCPA Special Recognition in Surgery
ACLS
CPR
Professional Affiliations:
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) Publications Chair
American Academy of Physician Assistants(AAPA) member
American Urological Association (AUA) member
Jeff McEver, PA-C
Mr. McEver has been employed at Urology Associates since 1993. He is a native of Marietta and graduated from Sprayberry High School.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant
Medical College of Georgia, 1991
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Reinhardt College, 1988
Professional Certifications:
State of Georgia Physician Assistant License
NCCPA Board Certification
ACLS
Professional Affiliations:
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) Liaison for Composite State Board of Medical Examiner
American Academy of Physician Assistants(AAPA) member
Jermaine Taft, PA-C
Mr. Taft has been employed with Urology Associates since February 2007. Prior to joining the group he practiced as a PA for a local cardiology group. He graduated from Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army in the medical/dental field. After completing his enlistment obligation, he attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and obtained his bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Education
Howard University, Washington, D.C. 1997 – 2002
Bachelor of Science Degree/Physician Assistant
Professional Licenses, Certifications and Affiliations
Professionally licensed in the state of Georgia via the Composite Board of Medical Examiners
Certified nationally via the NCCPA
AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) member
GAPA (Georgia Association of Physician Assistants) member
Golden Key International Honour Society member
Claire Tichy, NP-C – Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Tichy has been employed at Urology Associates since February 2011. Prior to becoming an NP, she was a critical care nurse at Piedmont Hospital for 3 years. She is a Georgia native and has lived in Marietta since 2009.
Degrees:
Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner – University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University, 2007
Professional Certifications and Licenses:
State of Georgia RN and APRN licenses
AANP Board Certification
ACLS
BLS
CCRN (Critical Care RN)
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Georgia Nurses Association